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A guide to University buildings and services for this summer.

Here is what you need to know as UMN transitions to summer hours

by Trent Curry
Published May 9, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, students who live on or near the University of Minnesota campus year-round should be aware of upcoming changes to hours for University buildings and services. Most...

Anthro club welcomes a variety of members. Courtesy of the Anthro Club.

UMN Anthro club creates welcoming space for furries, furry-curious

by Sara Hussein
Published May 9, 2025

The Anthro Club, the furry club at the University of Minnesota, was created to provide a safe place for students who identify as furries.Founded in fall 2023, the club currently has 30 members and...

Wednesday is the last day of the semester.

Resources available for students during finals

by Ahmed Hassan
Published May 9, 2025

As finals season progresses, the University of Minnesota has resources available to help relieve some of the stress finals may bring. Resources include events held by University libraries, the Recreation...

Groups have prioritized increasing visibility and plan to reach more members in the fall. Courtesy of Staël Kpetsu.

New UMN clubs this spring are eager to expand

by Hannah Reynolds
Published May 8, 2025

As the academic year wraps up and summer approaches, the University of Minnesota’s newest clubs are already setting their sights on the upcoming semester.With dozens of additions to the University’s...

Paul Dye enjoying his time at NASA. Photo by Bill Stafford.

Paul Dye on his career at NASA, passion for flight

by Colleen McGowan
Published May 7, 2025

Paul Dye cannot remember a time when he was not fascinated with flying.Dye dedicated his life to aviation. At 17, he earned his private pilot license before earning a degree in aeronautical engineering...

Founders Day will take place on May 14, 2025. Courtesy of Craig Bares.

Upcoming UMN ‘Founders Day’ to highlight University-wide entrepreneurship

by Hannah Reynolds
Published May 7, 2025

Students and faculty will debut innovative projects in the annual Founders Day showcase of University-wide entrepreneurship on May 14.Featuring newly developed products, business concepts and startup...

Ethan Lie was crowned this year's head lettuce after finishing his head of lettuce in 3 minutes, 32 seconds. Courtesy of Alek Shurson.

UMN students gather for annual lettuce-eating competition

by Ahmed Hassan
Published May 6, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s Lettuce Club held its yearly lettuce-eating competition Friday, where nearly two dozen University students and other community members competed to see who could eat a head...

Maeve Jackson, an MFA candidate, hosted the film festival. Courtesy of Karen Haselmann.

Art students present work at student independent film festival

by Avery Vrieze
Published May 5, 2025

Art students at the University of Minnesota had the chance to show off their work at the first university student independent film festival on Thursday.The festival was hosted by Maeve Jackson, a first-year...

The group is beginner-friendly and welcoming to all skill levels.

UMN swing club celebrates historic dance style

by Hannah Reynolds and Sara Hussein
Published May 5, 2025

For students interested in dance, the University of Minnesota’s U-Swing club offers an educational space to explore swing dancing and its history. The group meets weekly, providing students with...

Computer science freshman Austin Anderson swipes his U Card to get to his dorm in Territorial Hall on Tuesday morning, January 2014.

USG campaign calls for door locking mechanisms on classroom doors

by Ahmed Hassan
Published May 2, 2025

The Undergraduate Student Government at the University of Minnesota launched a door locking petition Tuesday, calling for every instructional space to be securely locked from inside to help protect students,...

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